Press Releases
Armed Robbery Update
Mon, 2020-11-09
The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery, which took place at the Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week.
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Monday, 2nd November, police received a report of a robbery at the Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges.
It is alleged that a male brandished a firearm, forced the manager into the store and demanded cash.
The suspect is described as 5’ 9” tall, medium built, dressed in blue jeans, a black hoody, black sneakers with a surgical mask covering his face.
Read MoreYoung Man Chased by Others on Another Cycle
Thu, 2020-11-05
The Bermuda Police service (BPS), is aware of a video clip circulating on social media, which depicts a young man on an auxiliary cycle, apparently being chased by individuals on another cycle.
Reports are the incident occurred last Sunday evening on Middle Road, Paget near Belmont.
The young man was at the time riding in an easterly direction when the second cycle which was headed in a westerly direction, turned around and began following him.
In the video clip the individuals on the second cycle appear to be trying to intimidate the young man and reports are they followed him until he rode into a driveway. They are said to have then moved on without incident.
In his attempts to escape the individuals on the second cycle the young man had cause to ride at a high rate of speed, putting himself and other road users at risk.
A report on this incident has been made to the BPS.
Pyramid Scam Alert
Wed, 2020-11-04
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to once again remind the public to be alert to individuals who may attempt to fraudulently obtain money from you, via what may appear to be legitimate means.
In recent times there has been an increase in these schemes disguised as investment opportunities.
The latest such scheme encourages individuals to invest in a bitcoin plan with promises of returns of as much as one hundred and thirty thousand dollars after sixty days.
This is actually yet another example of a pyramid scheme.
Pyramid schemes usually entice new investors by offering higher returns than other investment vehicles, usually in the form of short-term returns that are either abnormally high or unusually consistent.
Delivery Driver Accosted
Tue, 2020-11-03
In light of concerns expressed on social media by members of the public, following media reports on a matter in which a replica firearm and a knife were reportedly brandished during a confrontation against a food service delivery driver, the Bermuda Police Service wishes to provide the following clarification.
At approximately 7.50pm on Wednesday 28th October 2020, Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident that occurred at an address on Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton Parish. Police immediately began enquires into the matter.
At approximately 9.55pm on the same date, a suspect was arrested in connection with this matter. A search of a residence was conducted and items were seized by Police and a second suspect was subsequently arrested.
Armed Robbery at Somer's Supermart
Tue, 2020-11-03
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Monday 2nd November, police received a report of a robbery at the Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges.
It was reported that a male entered the store, brandished a firearm and demanded cash.
The suspect is described as 5’ 9” tall, he was dressed in all black with a black mask covering his face.
38-yr-old Man Critical after Collision
Tue, 2020-11-03
A 38 year old male is listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, after he sustained serious head injuries in a serious road traffic collision involving three motorcycles.
The collision occurred shortly after 7:15 p.m. on Sunday 1st October, on Somerset Road, Sandy’s Parish, in the vicinity of Four Star Pizza.
The injured male was attended to at the scene by EMTs and transported to hospital via ambulance.
The two other motorcyclists sustained minor injuries.
The roadway was closed off as Traffic Collision Investigators and officers from the Forensics Support Unit processed the scene.
Anyone with information on this incident, is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.
Fatal Stabbing in Sandy's Parish
Mon, 2020-10-26
Shortly before 2:00 a.m. today, Sunday 25th October, police received a report of a stabbing incident near the junction of Hook and Ladder Lane and Somerset Road, Sandys.
Officers responding to the call found a 28-year-old male had been stabbed in the chest and was in and out of consciousness.
The officers administered first aid until the arrival of Emergency Services. The injured man was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment to his injuries. He however succumbed to those injuries and was pronounced dead by an on call physician a short time later.
No further details will be provided about the deceased until all next of kin have been informed
Shooting Incident Pembroke Park Lane
Mon, 2020-10-26
Police are investigating a firearms incident which left two men with multiple gunshot wounds.
The incident occurred in the Pembroke Park Lane area of Pembroke Parish at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday 23rd October.
Police received reports of several gunshots at a nearby residence and upon arrival officers found the two victims, one of whom was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in a police vehicle, the other, via ambulance.
Detective Inspector Kenten Trott of the Serious Crime Unit appealed for calm as he urged anyone with information on this latest shooting to contact police.
Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen a man leave the area on a motorcycle riding east along St . John’s Road shortly after the incident.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Inspector Trott on 717-2345. You may also call the main police number, 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477.
Pyramid Scheme
Mon, 2020-10-26
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a pyramid scheme being promoted on the island. The scheme is being touted as a co-operative with meetings to attract investors being held via video communication platforms such as ZOOM.
A Pyramid scheme is a non-sustainable business model that involves promising participants payment or services, primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme, rather than supplying any real investment or sale of products or services to the public.
Pyramid schemes usually entice new investors by offering higher returns than other investments, in the form of short-term returns that are either abnormally high or unusually consistent. Perpetuation of the high returns requires an ever-increasing flow of money from new investors to keep the scheme going.
COP Responds to Report Posted on Sexual Assault Stats
Tue, 2020-10-20
A recent report shared on Facebook suggested that Bermuda sits 5th in the world in relation to offences of rape.
The BPS and many other partner agencies in Bermuda are there to support victims of rape and any sexual offence against them. Rape is a horrific crime for anyone to suffer and causes long lasting and often irreparable damage to the victim, beyond the physical act itself.
Additionally, the number of rapes reported to police and other agencies are far fewer than the reality, not least as many victims are afraid to report or find themselves in situations, for example abusive relationships, where such disclosure would lead to further violent and coercive acts being done to them.
However, the article in question is misleading to some degree, as the data relied upon for Bermuda includes ALL sexual offences and not just the act of rape (attempted or otherwise).
Within this category is included acts such as ‘flashing’ (i.e. with no contact to a victim) or ‘groping’ as well as cyber grooming.
All very serious matters but very different in type and victimisation.
The actual numbers of reported sexual assaults in Bermuda, has ranged from approximately 26 to 58 over the past years, noting that one victim can be subject of a number of recorded offences against them.
